Events in Mainz

The highlight is the Mainz Wine Market, held on the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September. Not to forget the Johannisfest at the end of June dedicated to its most famous son Johannes Gutenberg. The "Summer in the City" event will take place from June to August. Many open-air concerts in a variety of music styles and with international guests (including Gregory Porter, Amy Mac Donald) await you near the banks of the Rhine River. Following its successful premiere in 2016, the Mainzer Sommerlichter (Mainz Summer lights) will again be held in July (28–30 July, 2017): you can enjoy the unique combination of a stunning fireworks display set to music, a colourful laser show and stirring music from the banks of the Rhine or from one of the exclusive riverboats. There will also be a varied accompanying programme, including a Wine Village. Last but not least, the main celebrations for German Unity Day (October 2-3) will be held in Mainz this year.